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Residents on alert after several farm animals killed by black bear in Mass. town
Officials aim to safely remove the bear fattening for hibernation after it killed over six sheep and goats, prompting livestock relocations and safety measures.
- RECENTLY in Townsend, Massachusetts, a brazen black bear killed several farm animals, including over half a dozen sheep and goats, putting residents of Townsend on alert.
- Wildlife officials say the bear is taking advantage of food near residents' homes, and Dave Wattles of Mass Wildlife warned that `Bears who are habituated to finding food around homes eventually develop behaviors that include killing livestock`.
- A bear tore apart a barn door at a Townsend farm to reach sheep, killing one, while investigators found drag marks leading into nearby woods and evidence on a fence.
- Officials say they are working to remove the bear and recommend electric fences, while veterinarian Chad McGee is taking three goats from a Townsend home to his New Hampshire farm for safety.
- Residents reported the bear circling properties and being as close as 25 yards from homes, while a 400-pound black bear was spotted in town in August near Mason and Greenville roads.
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